How does fostering a kitten work?
As a foster parent, you will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, socializing, and cuddling your kittens. In some cases, you may need to bottle feed, give medications or take the kittens to the veterinarian. Depending on how old the kittens are, you’ll be caring for them for one to eight weeks.
How long does fostering a kitten take?
The foster period typically lasts a short two to three weeks, and then the kittens are returned to the pet adoption center where they find a loving, permanent home. By fostering a kitten, you are truly helping to save a life. Read LA Animal Services foster requirements HERE.
How do I start a kitten rescue?
Follow these steps when starting your animal rescue:
- Make sure that running an animal rescue is the right thing for you.
- Prepare a business plan.
- Prepare appropriate facilities and equipment.
- Find volunteers and hire the right people.
- Launch a website and create social media accounts.
- Build a supportive network.
How do you take care of a foster kitten?
Kittens Are Messy (but oh so cute)
- Clean their room daily. Cleaning the litter box each day at a minimum will help with the mess.
- Create the right environment.
- Keep an eye out for potential messy situations.
- Provide them with toys.
- Utilize blankets.
How do you socialize a foster kitten?
If you are new to fostering kittens or are a seasoned foster parent looking for some new advice, check out these tips on how to socialize kittens.
- Help the Kittens Feel Comfortable.
- Reward Them With Food.
- Play, Play, Play.
- Introduce Them to Other Animals.
- Fostering Saves Lives.
When do you let go of a foster cat?
For me, letting go starts the moment I decide to take on a new foster cat. I select foster cats whom I believe I can help, but whom I wouldn’t want to adopt. Generally this means kittens with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (like my past foster Peekaboo) are a great bet for my household.
How can I help my foster Cat find a new home?
Helping your foster cat find a new home will keep you in the mindset that he won’t be with you for good. Ask the shelter or rescue group how you can help. Maybe you can take great photos and write a detailed description of your foster cat for his Petfinder profile, or ask your friends to share a link to his Petfinder page on Facebook.
Which is the best part of fostering a cat?
The hands-down best moment of fostering a cat for me is dropping my foster off at his new home. Teary? Yes, often. But still the best, because I get to see how much better his life is going to be from now on.
Do you get pictures when your Foster cat is adopted?
Yes, often. But still the best, because I get to see how much better his life is going to be from now on. If you’ve met your cat’s adopter, ask him or her for an e-mail update and pictures. You might not always get them, but when you do you’ll be on cloud nine.
Where can I find a place to foster a kitten?
Contact your local shelter and let them know you’re interested in fostering kittens. Many shelters have foster programs and will be thrilled to have your help. If your shelter doesn’t have a foster program… Contact a local rescue group about fostering.
Which is better community foster program or kitten rescue?
Fostering requires a bit more of a time commitment from you than the Community Foster program, but it may be well worth it if you need more help or anticipate rescuing on a more frequent basis. Many of our most active foster volunteers started out in the Community Foster program, and Kitten Rescue will always welcome new foster parents!
What to expect from a kitten in foster care?
That’s what you can expect when you join the foster program at CAT. In foster care, rescue kittens get love, care, and the comforts of home so they can start life on the right paw. Experienced foster volunteers also provide temporary care to cats and kittens who are recovering from illness or injury, or who need socialization support.
How can I let go of my foster cat?
(It should go without saying that your whole household needs to agree to fostering a cat in the first place.) Having your foster cat bond with a variety of people can help you keep the emotional distance you need to let go — you won’t think of the cat as “yours” and you won’t worry that he or she will never be happy without you.
